Southwest suburban pizzeria is offering free pizza to catch would-be burglars
Anyone who identifies the suspects, or, as the owners called them, "mozzarella-brained bandits," will receive free pizza for a year.
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Anyone who identifies the suspects, or, as the owners called them, "mozzarella-brained bandits," will receive free pizza for a year.
The owners of Sopranos Pizza & Catering, located at 1527 S. State St. in Lockport, posted a video on their Facebook page of the incident on Tuesday around 3:30 a.m.
Federal funding at the school district supports college and career readiness and vocational programs that students say are invaluable.
The haul came from two homes after a monthslong investigation.
Denzel Hawthorne, who was associated with both residences, is being held on charges of possession to deliver cocaine and heroin and other drug and gun charges.
Things are going pretty well for the Lockport Township High School girls' basketball team. The Porters have a great player who doesn't have much experience, and she's part of three sets of siblings on the squad. Most importantly, they've taken a big leap in the third year under their head coach.
The body was found a little after 1 p.m. near the dam which manages flooding risk along the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal.
The pre-trial hearing for the 70-year-old man accused of shooting and injuring his neighbor last month in Lockport Township was delayed until July after a court appearance on Friday. John Shadbar pleaded not guilty to several charges, including attempted murder and a hate crime. Friday's hearing was supposed to be the first pre-trial hearing for him.
The Lockport Township victim came face to face with the alleged shooter for the first time since the incident.
John Shadbar, 70, appeared before a Will County judge on Thursday and was denied release.
Prosecutors said there was a clear history of issues between the alleged shooter and his neighbor, a white woman who had two Black sons.
Melissa Robertson’s family says she’s in critical, but stable condition after police said her neighbor in unincorporated Lockport shot her. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
The victim's aunt said the attack was motivated by race.
Deputies say a 45-year-old woman was shot once near 144th Place and Rickerman Road around 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday.
The school board was seeking the $85 million bond issue after a ceiling collapse at the 114-year-old Lockport Township High School Central Campus in November.
Jaron Nabors Jr., 24, was charged with the murder of James Berry, 52, of Lockport Township back on Thursday, Feb. 8.
Responding deputies found a 55-year-old man lying near the front door of the residence who had been shot. A second victim, a 52-year-old man, was also found lying on the ground near the man.
Both won $1 million each by playing the new instant ticket game, $10 million, lottery officials said.
Students will have the day off on Tuesday as staff prepares to move into the vacant Lincoln-Way North High School in Frankfort.
Lockport Township High School District 205 decided on the solution Tuesday night – after kids had been having class online for days.
A ceiling collapse inside a high school in southwest suburban Lockport led to students being dismissed on Thursday. No students or staff members were present when the plaster ceiling collapsed inside the third-floor classroom at Lockport Township High School's central campus, according to District 205. No injuries were reported.
No students or staff members were present when the ceiling collapsed inside the classroom at Lockport Township High School's central campus.
They're both females, up to date on vaccines, spayed, and ready for adoption.
According to the ISP, the new centers have state-of-the-art technology to help them analyze massive amounts of data in real time.
Police said unknown offenders approached a car the victims were in and began firing shots.
Reports that someone was shot on a train were not immediately confirmed.
In a game twice delayed by rain for a total of 98 minutes, the teams exchanged runs in the 10th.
Monday, April 20, 1981, was artist Joan Miró's 88th birthday. It was also the day that Mayor Jane Byrne pulled a cord to unveil Miró's iconic contribution to the aesthetics of downtown Chicago.
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
Andrew Vaughn hit a two-run homer, pinch-hitter Edgar Quero added a go-ahead, two-run single and the Chicago White Sox snapped a six-game losing streak with an 8-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox Sunday, ending their worst road start in team history.
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
A sea of people crowded Daley Plaza, and marched through the Loop, seeking to turn the tide of the Trump administration.
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order from this court."
Alexander-Basta said the combination of her immigrant experience and background in the hospitality industry make her more effective and compassionate.
Village Trustee Jason House defeated Henyard in the February primary, won the general election on April 1, and will be sworn in as the new mayor on May 5.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The law firms Romanucci and Blandin, representing the families of Antoine Lewis, 39, of Chicago, and Mark Lindquist Law, representing Darcy Belanger, 46, of Denver, Colorado, announced the settlement was reached on Sunday night.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" movement.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Doctors and the Illinois Department of Public Health are urging people to get vaccinated.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Kizito Kalima was just 15 in the spring of 1994 when Rwanda was engulfed in a bloody civil war. He now helps people find peace and healing from their own traumas is featured in a new exhibit at the Illinois Holocaust Museum. Dorothy Tucker reports.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Sunday, April 20, 2025.
The Mendez family is suing the City of Chicago and the police officers involved for violating their civil rights and traumatizing them. Marissa Sulek reports.
The thread reportedly included Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's wife, brother, and personal attorney, as well as about a dozen top Pentagon aides.
The attacks reportedly targeted the capital city of Sanaa and an island off the coast where rebels operate.
A tornado watch was issued for much of the evening for some counties adjacent to the Chicago area, but has been dropped.
Officers arrived at that area and found the victim on the ground with several gunshot wounds.
Reports that someone was shot on a train were not immediately confirmed.
In a game twice delayed by rain for a total of 98 minutes, the teams exchanged runs in the 10th.
Monday, April 20, 1981, was artist Joan Miró's 88th birthday. It was also the day that Mayor Jane Byrne pulled a cord to unveil Miró's iconic contribution to the aesthetics of downtown Chicago.
With the deadline to obtain a Real ID just weeks away, the Better Business Bureau is warning about a surge in scams designed to steal your identity.
The Mendez family is suing the City of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department, accusing officers of violating their civil rights and traumatizing them and their children during the raid.
A license plate connected to a New York grandmother is linked to speeding and running red lights in Chicago. But that license plate was destroyed years ago.
The bigger picture remains how city leaders want to tackle such teen takeovers as the weather warms up heading into summer.
Robin McElroy paid her property tax bills on time for more than a decade, only to be told her home had been "sold for delinquent taxes."
In a game twice delayed by rain for a total of 98 minutes, the teams exchanged runs in the 10th.
Andrew Vaughn hit a two-run homer, pinch-hitter Edgar Quero added a go-ahead, two-run single and the Chicago White Sox snapped a six-game losing streak with an 8-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox Sunday, ending their worst road start in team history.
Triston Casas hit a bases-loaded single off the Green Monster to drive in the winning run with one out in the 10th inning on Saturday, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
A day after a wild 13-11 win, Kyle Tucker tripled and drove in two runs along with Suzuki and Busch, Dansby Swanson added two hits for the NL Central leader, including a double.
Trevor Story went 3 for 4 with two homers and six RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 10-3 on Friday night.
Reports that someone was shot on a train were not immediately confirmed.
The teens also punched a 25-year-old man in the face with closed fists, police said.
Officers arrived at that area and found the victim on the ground with several gunshot wounds.
The hearing could take two to three days, with more than 50 victim impact statements expected.
Statistics from Chicago Police show shootings are down, and research from Northwestern University indicates that violence interrupters are partially to credit.
